Coral Gables Riviera

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CORAL GABLES RIVIERA AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 16TH YEAR NO. 22 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, JULY 18, 1941 PRICE FIVE CENTS

BRING THAT OLD ALUMINUM TO THE AMERICAN LEGION HOME

It's a Defense Project!

Broker Will Buy Gables Water System

New Operating Proposal For Granada Golf Course Made by Dud Atkinson

An additional proposal for the leasing and operating of the municipally owned Granada Golf Course has been received by the commission from Dud Atkinson, course professional. Atkinson's offer to pay a guaranteed rent of $6,000 a year and 50 per cent of the gross receipts over $16,000 back to the city, comes on the heels of a proposal made last week by the Country Club of Coral Gables. The club offered to pay $5,000 a year to the city, providing that more was netted from operations and asked for $2,5000 in cash to make repairs on the course. Atkinson's offer came in the form of a letter to the city manager and in addition to the $6,000 rental outlined the following conditions: 1. The sum of $1,000 for the first and last month's rent to be paid in advance. 2. $500 to be paid on the first of each succeeding month. 3. Provision of satisfactory bond to guarantee payments. 4. Honoring the Country Club contract with the city, now in force. 5. Maintaining the course in the best shape possible, as well as the machinery. 6. Payment of 50 per cent of gross receipts over $16,000. He stated that he had "ample financial support from repsonsible Coral Gables citizens for this undertaking" and that he would be able to "enter and carry out any reasonable lease agreement under the proposal". Atkinson has been professional at the course for 14 years. Both proposals are being studied by the commission.

Game Park Planned By Legion Post

City cooperation in the installing of a recreational center in the rear of the American Legion Home, Alhambra Circle at Salzedo Street, was secured from the commission Wednesday by Gene Hunter, representative of the veteran's organization. The city agreed to install checkerboard courts, horse-shoe courts, light and benches for the project which is intended to serve as a downtown public recreation spot. Hunter stated that the Legion would furnish horse-shoes, chess and checker tables and a badminton court. He said that the Legion was offering the site in response to requests by civic organizations that such a recreation spot be established near the business district. The facilities will be available to all residents and visitors. Construction of the courts is expected to start after costs have been determined by City Manager A. B. Curry and Finance Director George Shaw.

University Library Is New Project

Plans for the erection of a general library building at the University of Miami were revealed yesterday when school officials asked the city to grant an exception to the zoning laws at the proposed site, Segovia Street at University Court. Present plans for the building, shown to the commission call for a building of modern design, housing the library, reading rooms and toilet facilities. The commission indicated approval of the zoning change providing the regular set-backs are observed and the plans are approved by the board of supervising architects. Doubt was expressed as to whether the present modernistic design, shown in the plans will fit in with Coral Gables' plan of Mediterranean type buildings. The proposed site is now zoned for apartment buildings.

Vacation-time Problems Solved by Art Classes

The age-old vacation problem of "What am I gonna do?" has been solved by 35 Coral Gables youngsters who are spending two days a week developing their creative abilites at the Coral Gables Art Center. The children are enrolled in the free classes in clay modeling and officials report that additional registrants are coming in every day. Following the announcement of the classes in the July 4 issue of The Riviera, the Art Center has been swamped by applicants and already two additional class days have been added. Classes, under the direction of Mrs. Mayme McAdam, are now conducted from 10 a. m. to 12 noon on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. While it was originally specified that the age limits be from 10 to 14, it was found that the younger element was equally enthused over the prospect of indulging in this recreational form of study during the summer months. Consequently, two different classes are being formed with those from 10 to 14 in one group and those from 8 to 12 in another. During the school semester while Mrs. McAdam and Miss Lillian Meredith were teaching clay modeling in the public schools, it was found that a certain therapeutic value was derived from clay modeling, particularly in schools which had a percentage of spastic children in their classes. The mere handling of plasticine was found instrumental in developing muscles which were almost atrophied from lack of use, and this also acted as a means of cor-ordinating mind, nerve and muscle where the wires were crossed. This tuition is free, being a part of the community service of the Florida Art Project WPA, but the students will supply their own materials. Coral Gables children who have already enrolled include: Danie O'Donevan, Monti Livingston, Paul Hart, Jeremy O'Donovan, Bobby Self, Arthur Schneider, Louise Pittman, Joanna Schultz, Patricia Reece, Jean and Nancy Albury Nancy Hinckly, Gracie Ward, Dorothy Schneider, Andrea Yake, Anna May Ward, Doris Edwards, Dorothy Williams, Jeanette Watters, Patricia Fitzgerald, James Lord, Allan Lord, Billie Degan, Peggy Baldwin, Susie Martin, Ellen Bennett, Billie Bennet, Given Morre and Francis Payesike.

Resigns

Morton B. Adams, city attorney for six years, resigned his post this week and was replaced by Ted Semple. Adams will continue as special counsel in the debt consolidation case.

City Lawyer Quits Post; Pick Semple

City Attorney Morton B. Adams resigned the post he has held for the past six years Tuesday at a meeting of the City Commission. Although the resignation was accepted by the Commission, Adams will be retained as a special city attorney to handle the Coral Gables suit for debt consolidation in the Federal Court, which he started. Associate counsels Daniel Redfearn and Joe Haycock will also be retained. Adams is replaced by Ted Semple, who was slated for the job following the June municipal election. Semple was sworn in on Wednesday. Adams' resignation came in the form of a letter to the Commission, which stated that the duties of City Attorney, combined with the debt consolidation case and his private practice, constituted too much of a burden. He was given a $250 monthly drawing account against his fee for the handling of the Federal Court case. The actual fee will be determined when the litigation is concluded.

BOND VOTE FAILS ON REGISTRATION; FOE HITS WASTE

Operation of the Consumer's Water Company as a private enterprise by Nat T. Wagner will follow the failure of the proposed city purchase because of an inadequate freeholder vote, The Riviera learned today. Wagner, New York bond broker, who had agreed to take the city's bonds in event the purchase by Coral Gables was approved, will purchase the local system and the distribution system at Stuart, Florida, from the Florida Power and Light Company. The purchase price of both systems is reputed to be $850,000 with $50,000 going to acquire the Stuart system which is much smaller than the Gables pipe lines. Although the purchase of the Gables system by the city was approved by the freeholders voting Tuesday by a tally of 429 to 375, the election was invalidated by an insufficient number of voters. Because of an admittedly uncertified list of 1,002 freeholders being added to the 940 who registered especially for the bond election, the vote fell 173 votes short of the required majority. Procedure Changed It was originally believed that the special registration would be all that was required to validate the issue, but a last minute ruling necessitated the compiling of the additional list of certified electors. These names were selected from the June election voting list and then checked to determine if the voters were property owners. In most instances, homestead applications were used as evidence of ownership, these being the latest information obtainable. Persons appearing on the supplementary list, who had not registered during the special registration were allowed to vote Tuesday after signing an affidavit. Several voters, whose names had been stricken from the list, were refused the right to vote despite the fact that they were willing to sign affidavits stating that they were property owners. 7-Hour Limits Search City Clerk George Shaw stated that the list was made up and certified to the best of his knowledge and ability and that in instances where definite proof of ownership could not be found, the name was stricken. He said that the short period allowed for compiling the list did not allow time for exhaustive searches. The vote was canvassed and certified by the Commission on Wednesday. S. Duffield Hopkins, leader of forces opposing the city's purchase of the system, today labeled the election a "fiasco" and criticized the city for spending "thousands of dollars" to stage an election that accomplished no purpose. He declared, also, that the city, had needlessly spent $1,200 for an engineering survey. "It's all over now but paying the bills", Hopkins said, pointing out that the whole cost of (Please turn to page four)

Club Puts Deed Fight Up to City

In a paid advertisement headed "Let's Get the Facts Straight" published in today's Riviera, the Coral Gables Woman's Club set forth its position regarding the controversy over the city, the Woman's Club House and Library. In the meantime, City Manager A. B. Curry announced that a meeting would be held at 4 p. m. Monday at the city hall, at which time reports and recommendations of the committee of five, appointed on July 2 by Mayor Joe Whitley, would be discussed. Mrs. Charles Susong, president of the club and any members she may care to bring are invited to attend, Curry stated. The deed is now in the club's possession, but the WPA, which erected the structure, has directed that it be returned to the city. The Woman's Club, through its attorney Clifton D. Benson, does not concur with the WPA opinion. In the advertisement the Woman's Club denied inferences that the city has offered to repay the club sums expended by the latter in connection with the Library and Community House or that the club has refused such an offer. The club also denied rumors of a 99-year lease, stating that "the club has never been given such an offer and it is the club's understanding such an agreement would not meet with the approval of the WPA. In the past several months, several alternatives had been suggested to the attorney for the woman's club. Among those was the offer in return for the deed, to set up a board of control for the club, composed of three members of the club, appointed by the club, and of four members appointed by the city, who also could be members of the Woman's Club. Another alternative was that the club should return the deed and receive from the city the sums (Please turn to page four)

Special Training Course Is Announced

Special training for teachers of physically handicapped children will be undertaken in a post-summer session course at the University of Miami beginning July 21 and continuing through Aug. 29. The course is organized in response to recent action by the State Legislature in granting increased aid to counties for the care of such groups in the public schools. Under the title, "Education of the Handicapped Child," the new course will offer intensive training in the recognition and teaching of children who are crippled, partially blind, deaf or suffer from cardiac conditions, speech difficulties or other ailments. Dean Charles R. Foster, Jr., of the University School of Education, has announced that those who complete the training provided they are otherwise qualified, would become eligible for state certification as teachers of physically handicapped. If present plans work out, a nationally known expert will be called to Miami to conduct the course. Six semester hours of graduate or undergraduate credit will be given for the work.

Link Suspects With Gables Store Lootings

A possible solution to several Coral Gables burglaries was anticipated yesterday with the arrest of four robbery suspects by Miami police in connection with the theft of a safe from the Miami Roofing and Sheet Metal Company. Finding of the safe, half buried in a field near Red Road, led police to believe that there might be a connection with recent burglaries of the Coral Gables Food Company, 216 Avenue Alcazar; Dolly Madison Ice Cream Shop, Norman's Gulf Service Station, 1600 Ponce de Leon Boulevard and the Coral Gables Grocery Company. The robbers took a total of $305 from the Gables business places. Names of the suspects have not been released by Miami police.

WATER COMPANY STARTS "TO TAKE BACK PIPES" CALLER INFORMS PAPER

One of the first comments on the failure of the Water Purchase Election came to The Riviera Wednesday from Andrew Houston, president of the Merchant's Bureau. Houston called the paper and in pseudo-serious tones stated that a Consumer's Water Company truck was parked in front of his store while its driver was digging a hole in the pavement. Andy suggested that the water employee had been instructed to take back the pipe lines since the city didn't desire to purchase them.

Mrs. Pearson Funeral Today

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a. m. this morning for Mrs. Florence Pearson, 69, of 1603 Columbus Boulevard, who died Tuesday following a brief illness. Rev. Dr. William N. Vickers will conduct the services both at the center and and commitment at the grave. Burial will be in Graceland Park cemetery. Mrs. Pearson came here seven years ago from Newark, N. J. She leaves the husband, Albin Pearson of Coral Gables; a son, Herbert Pearson and daughter, Mrs. Maud Schweitzer, both of Long Island, N. Y.

Death Takes W. P. Williams

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church for William Porter Williams, 87, who died Sunday after a short illness. Burial was in Miami Memorial Park Cemetery. Dr. Neven H. Schaaf conducted the services both at the church and grave. Mr. Williams came here 16 years ago from Rock Island, Ill. He was a retired pharmacist and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. H. E. Sudlow of 2952 Merrick Street, who survives him. He was born in England and was related to the great poet Shelley. Two other daughters survive him, Mrs. A. W. Hesford and Mrs. M. W. Foster of Chicago, who flew here to attend the funeral; three brothers, Frank of Miami Beach, Harry and Charles of England; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Service Stations Will Be Built

Permits for the erection of two new filling stations in Coral Gables were granted this week by the city commission following recommendations by the zoning board. Jordan B. Peck will erect a service station at Bird Road and Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Samson S. Pederson will build one at LeJeune Road and the Dixie Highway. The commission also authorized City Manager A. B. Curry to place a traffic light at LeJeune Road and the Homestead Highway to replace the blinker light now there.

Dance Tonight Honors Cadets

The auditorium of the Church of the Little Flower will be the setting for a dance at 9 P. M. tonight. The party, entertaining the U. S. Army Air Corps and United Kingdom cadets, is being given by the Coral Gables committee of the National Catholic Community Service. Patrons for the dance are Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Brick, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doshier, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Dacey, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Davis, Mrs. Catherine Detwiler, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Edgecomb, Mrs. Corrinne Wadsworth Francis, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Glasstetter, Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Hartnett, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew T. Healey, Judge and Mrs. David J. Heffernan, Mr. and Mrs. U. J. Hiss, Mrs. Helen Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Kennedy, Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Kitchens, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. LeFevre, Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. McGarry, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McGuirk, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. McGuire, Dr. and Mrs. James McKenna, Mr. and Mrs. John Metcalf, Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Mickler, Mr. and Mrs. Leo E. Mudd, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Mumford, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murray, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Muzzy, Mr. and Mrs. James F. O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart W. Patton, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis V. Renuart, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Slater and Mr. and Mrs. John T. Watters.

July 31 Is Deadline For Wage Reports

TALLAHASSEE, July 17.—Contributions and wage reports under the State Unemployment Compensation Law for the second quarter of 1941 became due July 1, State Director Fred B. Bradshaw today reminded Florida employers. Payment and reports must be made by July 31 if interest of one-half per cent per month together with a $5 fine for each delinquent is to be avoided. The law, as amended by the recent Legislature, imposed an additional penalty of $5 for tardiness in submitting reports, Director Bradshaw pointed out. Employers who are required to pay contributions to the State under the Unemployment Compensation Law generally are those who have had eight or more workers in their employ in any twenty weeks of 1940 or 1941. Contributions are at the rate of 2.7 per cent on the employers' payroll, up to the first $3,000 paid to any individual by an employer. Checks for contributions should be made to the Unemployment Compensation Division. Checks and wage reports should be mailed to the Unemployment Compensation Division, Florida Industrial Commission, Tallahassee.

Mrs. Whitley Heads Aluminum Drive

Mrs. Joe Whitley, wife of the mayor of Coral Gables has been appointed chairman of the National Aluminum Week, July 21-28 in Coral Gables, by Mrs. C. H. Reeder, general chairman. Mrs. Whitley hopes all house holders in the Gables will gather their old aluminum pieces they intend to give, and have them ready for boys of the local boy scout troops who will call for them.

Frances Roozen's Father Dies

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at Gautier's Funeral Home Chapel for John Chris Roozen, 59, who died Monday at his home, 3660 S. W. Twenty-fourth Terrace, after a long illness. He was a native of Haarlem, Netherlands, and came to this country at an early age. Six years ago he came here from Royal Oak, Mich. He leaves a son, Jack, and daughter, Frances Roozen, both of Coral Gables and a sister, Mrs. Marie Stoffenhous, of The Hague, Netherlands. Burial was in Woodlawn Park Cemetery. Services were conducted by Dr. Neven H. Schaaf, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.

Article Lauds Gables Canals

The Coral Gables Deep Waterway will be nationally publicized in the July issue of the "Miami Port Book" published by Grover Theis, editor of the magazine, whose purpose is to further the development of the port of Greater Miami. The four-page article, replete with pictures of the completed waterway and beautiful homes, is sponsored by residents and property owners along the canal and prepared by Tracy Hollingsworth, publicity director of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. La Arnot of Mayes Bowler Studios, was the photographer. Copies of the book will be mailed to yacht owners of the United States, Canada and the Caribbean area.

$30,000 Improvement Planned by Bank

The Coral Gables First National Bank this week applied for a building permit for $30,000 improvements to the interior. The changes will include new tellers' cages, a new vault and the removal of an old partition which will enlarge the bank, according to L. W. Roberson, building inspector. The Gables bank recently spent $3,000 on exterior additions and alterations.

BUILDING NEW HOME

Stanley M. Lux is the contractor for a $5,500 residence for Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Prince at 3286 Riviera Drive, according to a building permit issued this week by the city. The house, designed by Wolfe and Martin, will be one story, Spanish, with 100 foot frontage.

PLANS TWO-STORY HOUSE

Mrs. Candia Crowe is planning to build a two-story, $12,400 home at 3416 Alhambra Circle, to be built by Lyle Roberts. William Shanklin was the designer of the two-story Spanish home which will have a frontage of 198 feet.

IS MILADY PERPLEXED?

About what to serve for dinner or about what to wear to the Country Club Saturday night? We don't claim to be able to solve all of your domestic problems, but we do believe we can help. We're referring to our new feature page especially designed for Mrs. and Miss Coral Gables. You'll find it on PAGE TWO

PLANS TO BUILD

R. E. Stafford will build a $7,000 residence at 3286 Riviera Drive, according to a building permit issued this week by the city. The house, designed by Wolfe and Martin, will be two-story, Spanish, with 100 foot frontage.

Pre-Primary School To Open In Gables

Mrs. C. Ulrich Flanagan was granted permission yesterday to operate a pre-primary school in her home, 4307 Segovia Street. The permit was issued on a temporary basis contingent on the fact that no protests are made by neighboring home owners.

Spanish Classes Reach Capacity

With the Coral Gables being able to converse in Spanish will soon be greatly increased, judging from the enthusiasm shown in the classes being conducted under the WPA sponsorship of Mrs. Alfred Raia. A total of five classes each week are being taught, four of two of which are conducted in the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Tuesdays and Fridays under the instruction of Miss Emily Williams, Miami High School teacher. There is no charge for the lessons but there is also no room for additional students, according to Mrs. Raia, who devised the idea towards de-organizing the classes in Spanish was to teach grown-ups and children much of the cultural side of the Latin nations, as well as the commercial.

FISHERMAN'S LUCK COMES IN BIG BUNCHES FOR ANGLER CLARENCE AYERS

Fisherman's luck seems to run in large doses for Clarence Ayers, local accountant. Mr. Ayers has been trying to snag a wiley bonefish for years without any success. Last Sunday, however, his prayers were answered in full when he boated five of them while fishing with Frank T. Holley, Jr., aboard his boat.

"2-in-1" in a "4-in-1" Truck

Pilkington Photo Twin son and daughter, fourteen months old, Douglas Allen and Elaine Louise Jones, are the children of Captain and Mrs. B. F. Jones of 415 Aragon Avenue, newcomers to Coral Gables.